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Sassy Mama’s Ultimate Holiday Fair Guide 2015

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Get ready to holiday shop ’til you drop with this year’s Ultimate Holiday Fair Guide!

The day of Santa’s arrival is still over a month away, but the season to be jolly is already jingling its bells and rolling over Hong Kong like a one-horse open sleigh! From school Christmas fairs, holiday shopping markets, to charity bazaars and more- the countdown to Christmas has already begun. Well, Sassy Mama is here to help you leisurely navigate through the bustling season and start crossing things off the Christmas to-do list early this year by bringing you this year’s Ultimate Holiday Fair Guide. So mark your calendars, mentally prepare yourselves for the crowds, and have a ton of fun in this merry merry season!

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Holiday Bazaar at the Fringe Club

Its today! Hurry down to Wyndham street and check out the first shopping event of the 2015 Christmas season! Set in the Fringe Club’s Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery, there is going to be an extensive showcase of high quality products from both international and local vendors. So check out the Fringe Club and buy your special someone something high quality and unique.

When Wednesday, 4 November, 12pm – 8pm
Where Fringe Club, Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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Sassy x Dine & Design Market Place

Join us in celebrating local Hong Kong brands, with a carefully chosen selection of awesome home-grown food and beverage and design vendors!  There are some tried and tested Sassy favourites in the mix along with some brand new businesses (check out the full list here), so if you have a passion for fashion and an appetite for delicious food, then make sure to head over for a day of indulgence! Whats more is one lucky reader who RSVPs and attends the event will stand the chance to win an incredible 4-day, 3-night stay at the luxurious Kurumba Maldives!

When: Saturday, 7 November – Sunday, 8 November, 11am-8pm
Where: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Soho, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Free to attend! Make sure to RSVP here!

Gift and Lifestyle Fair

The first of the four prestige fairs this year, Gift and Lifestyle brings you a unique shopping experience. Hosted in the expansive Conrad Ballroom, there is going to be 100s of stalls available to you! Discover beautiful and exotic items from the diverse set of vendors – Asia, Europe, Africa, America and Australia. Find yourself and your loved ones incredible treasures from jewellery, fashion, accessories, gourmet food, homewares to children’s products and more.

For the icing to the shopping experience, when you get hungry or tired enjoy some munchies at Conrad restaurants. Head to the Garden Café for lunch and dinner, or to the Lobby Lounge for lunch and afternoon tea set and get 15% VIP Prestige Shopper Discount.

When Monday, 9 November, 10am – 8pm
Where Conrad, Grand Ballroom, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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American Women’s Association Charity Bazaar

AWA is back for its 29th annual Charity Bazaar ! This year its going to be hosted in PMQ, where there will be over 70 vendors, a silent auction, Lucky Lai See, and The AWA Giving Tree. Happy shopping everyone!

The annual Charity Bazaar is a main fundraising event for the AWA – they raise money to help fund education scholarships for local students and support grants for the needy in Hong Kong. (If you would want to get more involved an volunteer sign up!)

When Friday, 13 November, 11.30am – 8.30pm
Where PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Soho, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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Sassy Mama x BaoBae x Flight Centre Holiday Marketplace

The much talked about, wildly popular event is back. And this time, Sassy Mama bringing it holiday-style! Get ready to conquer that holiday gift list all in one place, because Sassy Mama is teaming up with the lovely girls from BaoBae and Flight Centre to bring you another spectacular Holiday Marketplace. Come have a blast checking out all the many different vendors covering gifts for everyone from baby to mum to friends to pets to junior’s teacher. The awesome kids’ coaching group, Sport4Kids, will also be running fun-filled sports games and activities for little ones at Hollywood Road Park, right across the street from the Marketplace. Head on down and join in with a ton of fun activities to keep everyone entertained, and don’t forget to RSVP! One lucky reader who signs up and attends the event stands the chance to win a flight and a 3 days, two nights at Club Med Phuket for 2 people and one semester of Sport4Kids classes for one child!

When: Saturday, 14 November, 10am-6pm
Where: LIGHTSTAGE, 218 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Free! Don’t forget to RSVP here.

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Island East Market at D2 Place

Island East Market is all about grouping some of the best local farmers, craftspeople, and designers. This time around they are switching up locations to D2, a hub of arts and crafts. Look forward to these weekend markets as there will be a variety of vendors selling quality goods from clothes, accessories, to organic produce! So pop down to D2 and round up your Christmas supplies!

When Every Saturday and Sunday, 14 – 22 November, 11am – 5.30pm
Where D2 Place, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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Island School Winter Fair

Join in on the celebrations held at Island School and reminisce on your own times as students. There are going to be commercial stalls, a haunted house, first ever Silent Auction, food stalls, baked goods, entertainment and more. Have a ton of fun in the company of high spirited young volunteers. You can gain easy access to this fair as there will be free shuttles running from city hall, every hour starting from 11:30 am and the last bus leaves at 4:30 pm.

When Saturday, 14 November, 12pm-4.30pm
Where 20 Borrett Road, Midlevels, Hong Kong
How Much $10

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Hidden Truffles X’Mas Artisanal Bazaar

Perfect for scouting out fabulous Christmas gifts … Hidden Truffles has put together a fun pact day as amazing artisanal businesses come together to bring you the best of the best unique, handmade and artisanal products! From handmade jewellery, clothes, home-decor, kids items and more, there is bound to be something for you. To make the shopping experience even smoother and fabulous there is going to be an all day Bistro area serving up mouth watering lunches and snacks. To seal the deal, Wifi, seating areas and a KIDS CORNER will be set up all day too, so the moms and the dads shop  and be rest assured your little ones are having fun too! (For more about the event check out their facebook page)

When Saturday, 14 November, 11am – 6pm
Where The Space, 210 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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Scandinavian Christmas bazaar

Experience the genuine Danish and Swedish Christmas traditions right here in Hong Kong! Its going to be a fun filled Scandinavian evening where you can shop for authentic Danish delicatessens (who doesn’t love a danish croissant) and awesome Christmas necessities.  Get the iconic Danish pattern knitwear and some shining red, gold and white Christmas accessories. And of course, this is a great place to buy amazing presents for both the little and big loved ones.

When Saturday, 21 November, 10am – 5pm
Where Mariners Club, 3/F, 11 Middle Road,Tsim Sha Tsui
How Much $50, price after 3:45 is $20

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City Kids Christmas Fair

A much-anticipated event in the City Kids’ calendar, their annual fundraising Christmas fair promises an afternoon full of fun and games for the entire family. Drop off the little ones at the entertainment corner as they get stuck in to arts and crafts, face painting and the bouncy castle while you get to ticking off that never ending Christmas list! Grab a raffle ticket and get stuck in to their mouth-watering BBQ, bakes sales and coffee – you’ll need it after all that shopping.

When: Saturday, 21 November, 10.30am-4pm. Visits from Santa will run from 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.
Where: 
12 Borrett Road, Mid Levels, Hong Kong
How much: 
Free entry. Proceeds of the fair will go towards supporting the non-profit school and the children who attend.

Pre-Christmas Gift Parade

Scout out the perfect gifts this Christmas at the Pre-Christmas Gift Parade – just head down to the Conrad Ballroom on November 25th (Only one more month before presents are due!). The ballroom is going to be filled with authentic popup stores from all over the world. From jewellery, fashion, accessories, gourmet food, home wares to children’s products and more – there is sure to be something for everyone!

What’s more … when you get hungry or tired enjoy some munchies at Conrad restaurants: Get an awesome 15% VIP Prestige Shopper Discount on your visit to the Garden Café for either lunch and dinner, or the Lobby Lounge for either lunch and afternoon tea.

When Wednesday, 25 November, 10am – 8pm
Where Conrad, Grand Ballroom, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

Something Old Popup 

Get a glimpse of the past in the upcoming Something Old Vintage Popup at D2. Using a spacious 12,000 square feet area, HKMO pictures a rustic warehouse where the best of Hong Kong’s vintage lifestyle is brought together under one roof. There is going to be an extensive mix of vendors present, from shops, workshops, events, to exhibitions. Just in time for Christmas to find timeless pieces to gift friends and family. Shop for rare antique fashion pieces, home decor, leather goods, cameras, time pieces and more.

When 27 November – 20 December, weekdays: 12pm-7pm; Weekends 12pm – 9pm
Where The Space, 2/F, D2 Place, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

WIFA Holiday Bazaar 

With the holiday season in full swing, get some shopping done at this year’s WIFA Holiday Bazaar. Its all about women supporting other women in business! There are going to be many products that are from home-grown businesses, artisans and designers! In addition to shopping and munching down on yummy Christmas snacks, you have a chance to win prizes in their lucky draw

When Tuesday, 1 December, 6:30pm – 9pm
Where Clifford Chance, 27th Floor Jardine House, Central, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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Christmas Showcase

Tired of the generic mall shopping? Enjoy an exclusive shopping experience and find unique treasures from an international set of vendors at the Christmas Showcase! You are sure to find a special something for your special someone(s), from jewellery, fashion, accessories, gourmet food, homewares to children’s products and more.

Other than shopping you also get a 15% VIP Prestige Shopper Discount at the Garden Café or the Lobby Lounge. So when you need a break from your treasure hunt check out the Garden Café for either lunch and dinner, or the Lobby Lounge for either lunch and afternoon tea.

When Tuesday, 1 December, 10am – 8pm
Where Conrad, Grand Ballroom, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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French International School Christmas Fair

Get pumped as the cuties from FIS are back again, with the help of teachers and parents they are hosting their annual Christmas Fair on December 5th! Bring your kids along with you as there will be many exciting activities tailored for the little ones such as paintings and calligraphy. You will also be able to do some shopping, play games, and eat tasty food!

When Saturday, 5 December , from 10am-5pm
Where FIS Primary school Campus, located at 34 Price Road, Jardine’s Lookout, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

Hong Lok Yuen Christmas Market

Have a day filled with lots of fun at Hong Lok Yuen’s annual Christmas Market, “featuring high quality stalls, Christmas entertainment, Santa’s grotto and delicious festive treats!”

When  Saturday, 5 December
Where ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, No. 3, 20th Street, Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

Christmas Gift Festival

Christmas is creeping up on us … time to get the Christmas gift list in order! At the Christmas Gift Festival you will find a variety of gifts you can shower your loved ones with. Hosted at the Conrad Ballroom, there will be tons of popup shops from all over the world. Don’t miss out on this great shopping experience to find awesome gifts – jewellery, fashion, accessories, gourmet food, homewares to children’s products and more.

After shopping, enjoy a 15% VIP Prestige Shopper Discount at Conrad’s Garden Cafe or Lobby Lounge. So shop till you drop, and fuel up with yummy food at the Garden Café for lunch and dinner, or to the Lobby Lounge for lunch and afternoon tea set.

When Monday, 14 December, 10am-8pm
Where Conrad, Grand Ballroom, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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Hullett House Christmas Market

Get in to the festive groove at this Christmas Market located in the ‘East meets West” colonial heritage hotel. Featuring gourmet food, Christmas decorations, handmade accessories, live entertainment and more. There are lots of awesome vendors to help fill those Christmas stockings. For Hullett Houses’ 4th annual Christmas Market they are partnering up with charity beneficiary Handson Hong Kong. And on the Saturday and Sunday of this event, unwrapped toys that are donated will be distributed to Hong Kong’s underprivileged children.

When Friday, 11 December, 5pm-11pm; Saturday, 12 December, 12pm- 11pm; Sunday, 13  December, 12pm-9pm
Where 50 Pigeons Courtyard, Hullett House, 1881 Heritage, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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Discovery Bay Christmas Bazaar

Christmas is creeping up on everyone now and if you haven’t readied the gift yet this is a Bazaar for you! This market gathers a community of amazing people who are into handmade goods and quality craftsmanship. So if you are still wondering what presents to buy, this bazaar will have one of a kind items sure to impress!

When Sunday, 13 December, 11am – 6pm
Where Discovery Bay Main Plaza, Lantau, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

Christmas Market at Olympian City 

Liven up the season by stopping by HKMO’s Christmas Market. Get your Christmas necessities and fun here – featuring workshops, unique stalls, foods, handmade goodies, to Christmas decorations and more. This market is the perfect place to find quality items to fill the stockings with, and also a great place to bask in the Christmas festivities!

When Every weekend, 5-26 December
Where 1 Hoi Wang Road, West Kowloon, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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Seaside Market at Stanley Plaza

Spend some quality time in serenity with your loved ones by strolling around the seaside at this market! In this awesome venue you will find handcrafted goods, organic produce and more. Its the perfect time and place to enjoy yourselves while finishing up the last-minute Christmas shopping too.

When Every weekend, 12-20 December, 12pm – 8pm
Where Stanley Plaze, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

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JCCAC Handcraft Fair

Check out this Handcraft Fair in JCCAC, the hub for many young and upcoming artists. Many young local artists will be coming to this fair to share their artisan works. In addition to doing some great shopping there will be a movie shown on the rooftop, live music, and guided tours available.

When Monday, 28 – Tuesday, 29 December, 1pm – 7pm
Where Jockey Club Black Box Theatre, Galleries & Roof Terrace, 30 Pak Tin Street, Shep Kip Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How Much Free!

 

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